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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,159.76, 386,551.56 and 179,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,159.76, 386,551.56 and 179,693.84 is: 247,933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,159.76 : 386,551.56 = 179,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,159.76/386,551.56 = 179,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,159.76x = 386,551.56 × 179,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,159.76x = 69,460,934,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,460,934,174.39/280,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,933.30

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